1843 (age 34) - With Louis' suggestion, the the Royal Institute for Blind Youth is finally moved to a healthier facility.

January 6, 1852 (age 43) - Just two days after his 43rd birthday, Louis Braille dies of tuberculosis. His body is originally buried in his hometown of Coupvray, but everything except his hands is later moved to the Pantheon, where many of France's greatest heroes lie.

1854 - Louis' dream of his system being nationally recognized comes true, even though he does not live to see it.